Project Manager - Renewables

PURPOSE OF ROLE

The Project Manager is responsible for the management and overall performance of allocated projects.

TASKS

Preparing quotations, budget quotations for projects in South Africa & Africa (EPC).
Submit and present proposal/tender to client/consultants.
Coordinate and negotiate tender with client/consultants.
Project Managing on Renewable Energy Projects. These projects range from 100kVA Rural installation to 200MW utility-scale projects.
Project Managing.
Work with Engineering division (Renewables Department).
Prepare Cash flow, Cost control schedules, and project budgeting.
Control delay and disruption notifications according to the contract.
Manage Solar installation site teams.
Writing and verify function specifications for the projects.
Manage site manager and site personnel (Technical and Construction).
Project planning on all projects.
Handover and closeout of projects.
Prepared to travel and work on site and other African countries.

Qualifications

Degree / National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Project Management
Certified training in PMBOK principals.
PMP or Project Management Degree will be advantageous.
SACPCMP registration as a Professional Construction Project Manager (Pr. CPM) or Professional Construction Manager (Pr. CM) will be advantageous.
ECSA registration will be advantageous.
Formal training in related contract management (ECC & PSC or others as required).

Experience

KNOWLEDGE

Thorough knowledge and understanding of project management principals in terms of the PMBOK.
Thorough knowledge of ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.
Thorough knowledge on contract management and contract requirements.
Thorough understanding of project scheduling.
Good knowledge of regulatory and safety governance.
Thorough understanding of business principals.
Thorough understanding of business processes and organizational functionality.

Skills

Computer Literate (Word, Excel)
Computer Systems (IFS, Primavera, MS Projects, Project Management Collaboration Platforms)
Be able to communicate clearly.
Be technically competent.

BEHAVIOURS/PERSONAL ATTIBUTES

High degree of integrity and loyalty
Self-motivated with the ability to independently initiate activities.
Enthusiastic, brings energy and is always busy.
Able to accept personal accountability and driving accountability in others.
Able to think conceptually.
Able to articulate and maintain the vision and values.
A team player and able to generate team spirit and cooperation.
Able to establish and maintain allocated stakeholder relationships.
Have foresight to anticipate opportunities and threats.
Methodical, with good attention to detail.
Open-minded, open to new ideas, flexible to client, team, and organisational requirements.

COMPETENCIES